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Nichole Gipe, CHES
I have over 20 years of manufacturing experience, with most of that time dedicated to improving training, quality, and safety systems in the facilities where I worked. I am currently a Masters of Science Candidate in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics at Arizona State University.
Currently looking to utilize my knowledge of program evaluation, health education, quality systems, and manufacturing to gain a position as a Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager or Continuous Improvement Manager.
Education
MS Candidate in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
- Projected graduation December 2025
B.S., Health Education and Health Promotion
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
2022 - 2018
- Minor in Anthropology
- Summa Cum Laude
Selected Positions
Quality Technician
York, PA
Church and Dwight Co.
Present - 2023
- Effectively communicate between multiple departments to ensure quality product is sent to customers
- Utilize a standard set of procedures to ensure quality in all products
- Use complex equipment in a safe manner
Safety Researcher
Washington, DC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
2025 - 2024
- Contributed to determining best-practices for manufacturing safety regulations
- This is fiction for the purpose of this assignment
Packaging Machine Operator
York, PA
Starbucks York Roasting Plant
2022 - 2015
- Employed vigorous internal safety procedures to meet the standards for auditing to meet a complex set of retail standards
- Through a short-term assignment as a Quality Technician, I analyzed situations for food safety and security and completed risk assessments and root cause analyses to verify that standards and procedures were being followed as required
- As a member of the first responder team, I assessed first-aid situations and determined the severity to give the appropriate level of first aid or call for emergency assistance
Quality Researcher
Baltimore, MD
Pepsi Co.
2022 - 2020
- Researched the best quality methods for testing soda
- Touched, observed, tasted, and smelled a lot of soda
- This is fiction for the purpose of this assignment
Packaging Machine Operator Coordinator
Hanover, PA
Snyder’s of Hanover
2015 - 2005
- Led a team of 8-16 Machine Operators in daily tasks, troubleshooting, machine changeovers, and covered for Supervisors, as needed
- Helped to build and develop teams knowledge through ongoing safety and machine training
- 1.5 years Quality Analysis Technician
Quality Analysis Techncian
York, PA
Stauffer Biscuit Company
2005 - 2002
- Three-month stint as Interim Quality Supervisor
- Effectively communicate between multiple departments to ensure quality product is sent to customers
- Utilize a standard set of procedures to ensure quality in all products
Continuing Education
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Whitehall, PA
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
Present - 2022
- CHES ID 37695
Contiuous Improvement Yellow Belt Certified
N/A
N/A
Present - 2023
- Knowledge and practice of LEAN methodologies
WiM Management Development Program
N/A
Women in Manufacturing
2025
- Currently enrolled in the Women in Manufacturing, Management Development Program, to aquire skills for managing people